Two months back I was looking to get a new computer assembled for myself but I thought I'd wait for the sandy bridge and now that it's here, I am looking for a config.
My budget is 25 to 50k and I'll be using this computer for programming, web development, music and movies. Basically I'm looking for an all rounder.
I'd like to know if whether I should go for an i5 2400 or 2500k? At the moment I don't have plans of overclocking the system but I might consider in the future.
If I don't plan on overclocking the system, is it worth going for a P67 motherboard or should I stick to a H67 motherboard?
The largest monitor I have ever used is a 17" monitor and now I am thinking if I should buy a 24" screen? I am thinking about purchasing a BenQ G2420HD. Would it be a good buy? And is a 24" monitor worth it? Like I said, I have never used a large monitor so I don't know much about size.
As far as the PSU is concerned, I am considering a Corsair VX550. I want a PSU which is reliable and keep the components safe.
Then there is the RAM. I was hoping to purchase 2x2 GB RAM with the lowest latency but I don't know if whether low latency RAMs are readily available or not in the market (I live in Hyderabad). And I am hoping they won't be too expensive or else I'd prefer sticking to CL9 sticks. Also should I go for 1333 or 1600 MHz RAM? And do sandy bridge processors/motherboards support 1600 RAM natively or would the sticks need to be overclocked?
I hope I'll be able to find enough help to build a desktop that I can use for atleast 4 years. The one I currently have, I assembled it in 2004.
My budget is 25 to 50k and I'll be using this computer for programming, web development, music and movies. Basically I'm looking for an all rounder.
I'd like to know if whether I should go for an i5 2400 or 2500k? At the moment I don't have plans of overclocking the system but I might consider in the future.
If I don't plan on overclocking the system, is it worth going for a P67 motherboard or should I stick to a H67 motherboard?
The largest monitor I have ever used is a 17" monitor and now I am thinking if I should buy a 24" screen? I am thinking about purchasing a BenQ G2420HD. Would it be a good buy? And is a 24" monitor worth it? Like I said, I have never used a large monitor so I don't know much about size.
As far as the PSU is concerned, I am considering a Corsair VX550. I want a PSU which is reliable and keep the components safe.
Then there is the RAM. I was hoping to purchase 2x2 GB RAM with the lowest latency but I don't know if whether low latency RAMs are readily available or not in the market (I live in Hyderabad). And I am hoping they won't be too expensive or else I'd prefer sticking to CL9 sticks. Also should I go for 1333 or 1600 MHz RAM? And do sandy bridge processors/motherboards support 1600 RAM natively or would the sticks need to be overclocked?
I hope I'll be able to find enough help to build a desktop that I can use for atleast 4 years. The one I currently have, I assembled it in 2004.